S/V Tender Spirit - Part II

We tried to be landlubbers... it didn’t work out. So, here it begins all over again.

29 January 2019
09 January 2019
18 October 2018
03 April 2018 | Unalakleet, Alaska
29 October 2017 | Unalakleet, Alaska
19 July 2015 | Unalakleet, Alaska
30 April 2013 | Point Hope
30 September 2012
04 June 2012 | Haines
20 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
17 April 2012 | Anchorage, Alaska
10 January 2012 | Opua, New Zealand
24 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
03 December 2011 | Opua, New Zealand
04 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand
02 November 2011 | Off shore: Destination New Zealand

May 7: Windy

06 May 2010 | Off Shore Northbound to Fiji
Joan
Well,we are still getting blown around here. We are about 595 miles from Fiji,but are getting blown westward. We are all fine. The wind is still in the 30-35knot range from the ESE. Seas are E and SE with occasional surprises. seas are mostly in the 3 meter range. Nothing else has broken. We are sending for an update from Bob McDavitt, our weather router now. We are sailing though, with a reefed staysail, and the engine when we can, to give us a bit of speed. We are averaging about 3.5 knots. The winds are holding steady, but if they increase much more of if the seas give us any more problems we will heave to. We want to keep making some northward progress to avoid getting hit by the next low pressure that will move across North Island New Zealand eastward. Our barameter is slowly decreasing in the last 48 hours, and is at 2019. So, all is well, just hanging in there. Nobody has ever said this was an easy passage, so I guess we are paying our dues for visiting New Zealand!
Comments
Vessel Name: Tender Spirit
Vessel Make/Model: Hans Christian 41
Hailing Port: Alaska
Crew: Joan & Chuck
About:
Joan once again, failed to complete the program to quit sailing. She tried to be a landlubber. It lasted for only 6 years. Chuck, the ever-patient spouse quietly enjoys the adventure. SHHH....he's still a closet sailor......hasn't come out yet... [...]
Extra: There are only two unbendable rules on this vessel: 1. We can change our mind. 2. We can change direction. Everything else is flexible.
Tender Spirit's Photos - S/V Tender Spirit (Main)
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Created 22 December 2010
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Created 26 June 2009
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May-August 2008
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